Potential pandemic dividend for workers with disabilities
Remote and blended working offer flexibility but challenges of accessibility remain
National Disability Authority
Ireland is no country for disabled people who want to work – ESRI report
Just 36% of working-age disabled people in employment, one of Europe’s lowest rates
Children with disabilities much more likely to be bullied in school
Many children with additional needs targeted because they are ‘different’
Employers urged to tackle low recruitment of people with disabilities
New online training programme helps to support inclusive work practices
People with disabilities remain in ‘institutions’ because of housing crisis
Wheelchair users being ‘inappropriately placed in nursing homes and hospitals’, TDs hear
I can eat at your restaurant, but what if I want a job there?
Those with disabilities are judged for not getting jobs that are not made accessible to them
Video of wheelchair user wins student art competition
‘Someone like Me’ school competition is aimed at promoting disability awareness
Job-hunting with a disability: To disclose or not to disclose?
Getting in front of an open-minded employer is all too often down to luck
Visually impaired man wins case against State over voting
Court says Minister should outline plans to allow people to mark ballots without assistance
Growing old at home takes some adapting
Nobody wants to turn their house into a nursing home but there are some relatively simple ways to future-proof a home against old age and possible illness
‘Foster home’ abuse investigation may be expanded
Government is to consider extending commission in ‘Grace’ case to other allegations
Care centre residents are ‘threatened’ before inspections
Staff are intimidating disabled charges into staying quiet during visits, review finds
Design Matters: Built environment advisr Neil Murphy
‘[Universal Design is] about making good design that works for everyone regardless of their age, size, ability or disability’
Number of public sector jobs for people with disabilities to double
Public service employment target of people with disabilities to increase from 3% to 6%
Disabled more likely to suffer from poverty, ESRI report finds
People with disabilities more likely to work ‘if the circumstances were right’, report notes
Would you be willing to reveal your genetic code to your employer?
A landmark US ruling contrasts with slow pace of genetic testing legislation in Europe
Government to consider new voting methods for sight loss
FF TD introduces bill on electronically assisted voting for those with vision problems
Troubled children at higher risk of absenteeism from school
ESRI research questions whether pupils ‘receive adequate social and personal support’
Resources for students with disabilities in Irish schools: What do we know?
New research shows most children with disabilities attend mainstream schools. It is time to discuss what they need, and what they get
Finding out what makes people switch on and off
John FitzGerald looks at how the best way to approach the Irish Water issue and make savings
Employment for people with disabilities ‘a priority’
Chairman-designate of National Disability Authority appears before Oireachtas Justice committee
People with disabilities are entitled to salaries, not just social welfare
This could be a real, inclusive republic if we let people with disabilities make a contribution at work too
Disability chief who attracts controversy and kudos in equal measure
Angel Kerins has faced criticism for not disclosing her salary
Former presidential adviser insists she left position on amicable terms
Mary van Lieshout ends speculation her resignation last month was as result of access being restricted
Áras confirms departure of most senior aide to President
Van Lieshout takes up senior post with aid agency Goal
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